Santa Fe Wild Rice Soup

Quick, easy and just a little bit spicy!! A great garnish for this soup is homemade fresh tomato salsa. If you do not all ready have a recipe just combine 2 diced tomatoes, 1/3 cup green onions, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, 1 teaspoon lime juice or red wine vinegar and salt to taste. Top soup with fresh cilantro and salsa and you will love the flavor.

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups frozen corn kernels
1/3 cup diced onion
1/3 cup diced carrots
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups wild rice, cooked
1/2 cup chopped green chile peppers
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine corn, onion, carrot and 1 can chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until onion is tender.
Stir in remaining chicken broth, wild rice, green chili peppers, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until heated through.
Top each bowl with fresh tomato salsa, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.